Without gowns, tuxedos would wander the world searching for mates to slowly descend winding staircases with. Take a step up in fashion with today’s Groupon: for $65, you get $150 worth of women’s designer clothing and gowns at Distinctions in Fashion, located in Creve Coeur.

Distinctions in Fashion swaddles social butterflies in an awe-inspiring spectrum of textiles from designers such as Jovani, Faviana, and Alberto Makali. Attentive sales associates coddle the dress-stressed by steering shoppers to flattering looks and providing insight on current trends in the celebrity, fashion, and funny-page worlds. Fashionistas on the hunt for day-to-day duds can sift through show-stopping sportswear ($60–$500) and eye-catching, gilded jewelry ($50 and up) sure to incite marriage proposals from undead barons. Classic color-block looks and bold embellished sheaths abound in the special-occasion gown ($200 and up) and prom-dress ($200–$600) departments, with elegant styles reserved just for mothers of the bride ($300–$1,500), helping to distract guests from incessant Steve Martin pratfalls.

Reviews

St. Louis Magazine, Ladue News, and City's Best mentioned Distinctions in Fashion. Citysearchers give the store a 4.5-star average.

• While their store carries a range of sportswear, it’s equally known for special-occasion dresses—whether for the mother of the bride, a cocktail party hostess or the queen of the prom. – Nikole Brown and Sarah Salky, St. Louis Magazine
• They have gowns and cocktail dresses from top designers, and their staff can help you pick one that flatters your figure. – Margo L. Dill, City's Best